It's not suppose to, it's what I would be asking for if I was dealing Yakupov. OPs deal is Gardiner + crap. Why would I trade a first overall for Gardiner when I'd much rather have Rielly and he was a 5th that I could have gotten if I wanted to.

If Oilfan and MPStoEberleToHall had a kid... this is what their kid's hockey proposal would look like.

Edmonton gives up a young prospect who's got infinite potential and who's looking good in a top 6 role right now and in return they get someone to steal Whitney's job on the third pairing an inconsistent 2nd/3rd line tweener and a b grade prospect.

Really, where's the beef? Where in this proposals lies a player Edmonton should be remotely interested in trading Yakupov for? Gardiner? I'll take either of Schultz or Petry over him any day of the week. If you think that opinion is crazy, then why would Toronto want to give him up? Toronto's blueline is hurting already as it is and this trade doesn't improve their roster from an area of weakness.

Hfboards 2013 New Years resolution should be: No more insane proposals which do nothing for either team.

If Oilfan and MPStoEberleToHall had a kid... this is what their kid's hockey proposal would look like.

Edmonton gives up a young prospect who's got infinite potential and who's looking good in a top 6 role right now and in return they get someone to steal Whitney's job on the third pairing an inconsistent 2nd/3rd line tweener and a b grade prospect.

Really, where's the beef? Where in this proposals lies a player Edmonton should be remotely interested in trading Yakupov for? Gardiner? I'll take either of Schultz or Petry over him any day of the week. If you think that opinion is crazy, then why would Toronto want to give him up? Toronto's blueline is hurting already as it is and this trade doesn't improve their roster from an area of weakness.

Hfboards 2013 New Years resolution should be: No more insane proposals which do nothing for either team.

It's not an insane proposal the whole point of proposal is that there is counter proposal. No GM accepts the first deal they get they want the other team to add and see how badly that team really wants the player (in this case Yakupov). Now if you say give me Kessel Gardiner Rielly for Yak it's also considered a childish act but if you counter with your needs than that is called progress and maybe this thread can be looked at why or why not this trade can/can't happen.
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It's not an insane proposal the whole point of proposal is that there is counter proposal. No GM accepts the first deal they get they want the other team to add and see how badly that team really wants the player (in this case Yakupov). Now if you say give me Kessel Gardiner Rielly for Yak it's also considered a childish act but if you counter with your needs than that is called progress and maybe this thread can be looked at why or why not this trade can/can't happen.
Thanks to all that replied.

After Yaks performance tonight, you couldn't be more wrong. It might be safe to say that TO does not have what it takes to trade for Yakupov. The Oilers do not need the D TO would be offering and other then that there isn't much else. Yes the Oilers would even pass on Kessel.

Note I'm not a Yakupov fan, but he sure impressed me against the Kings.

If Oilfan and MPStoEberleToHall had a kid... this is what their kid's hockey proposal would look like.

Edmonton gives up a young prospect who's got infinite potential and who's looking good in a top 6 role right now and in return they get someone to steal Whitney's job on the third pairing an inconsistent 2nd/3rd line tweener and a b grade prospect.

Really, where's the beef? Where in this proposals lies a player Edmonton should be remotely interested in trading Yakupov for? Gardiner? I'll take either of Schultz or Petry over him any day of the week. If you think that opinion is crazy, then why would Toronto want to give him up? Toronto's blueline is hurting already as it is and this trade doesn't improve their roster from an area of weakness.

Hfboards 2013 New Years resolution should be: No more insane proposals which do nothing for either team.

Or none of them, cause the oilers need nothing the leafs are offering. Edmonton has needs for a top pairing defensive defenceman under the age of 25 to pair with schultz. Or a top 6 power forward in the mold of a david backes or milan lucic. Just not happening with the leafs.

It's not an insane proposal the whole point of proposal is that there is counter proposal. No GM accepts the first deal they get they want the other team to add and see how badly that team really wants the player (in this case Yakupov). Now if you say give me Kessel Gardiner Rielly for Yak it's also considered a childish act but if you counter with your needs than that is called progress and maybe this thread can be looked at why or why not this trade can/can't happen.
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Progress would be the dial tone nonis would hear after tambo hangs up.

2. Edmonton has been in the top half of the leagues profitable teams for the last three years if you believe in forbes. The same three years they were at the bottom of the league. Oiler fans are among the most loyal in the nhl. Edmonton also just got approved for a half a billion dollar arena to be complete for 2016 season. Revenues will only go up with more seats to fill and playoffs in our future.

2. Edmonton has been in the top half of the leagues profitable teams for the last three years if you believe in forbes. The same three years they were at the bottom of the league. Oiler fans are among the most loyal in the nhl. Edmonton also just got approved for a half a billion dollar arena to be complete for 2016 season. Revenues will only go up with more seats to fill and playoffs in our future.

Do your research before you slander the oilers.

And they already locked up Hall, and Eberle to long term deals. Great deals compared to the ones that were handed out too.

I know that Oilers love having 3 1st pick from as many years and will be very hesitant to move any of them in a trade. I also have a feeling this might take a wrong turn but i will still try this out..